Darrin Donnelly

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden, 10-Time National Champion Basketball Coach   There are many things in life we have no control over. The weather, the economy, our genetics, the family and socioeconomic background we are born into, what other people say and do. These [...]

Coach Haywood and the Power of Your Mind

Earlier this year, the world lost a football coaching legend. In January, Coach Philip Haywood passed away after a tragic car accident. He was 73 years old and had just completed his 50th season as a head coach. Coach Haywood spent the last 41 seasons of his career as head coach at Belfry High School, [...]

2 Must-Read Books for the Super Bowl

As we head towards the Super Bowl, I’d like to recommend two Sports for the Soul books that I think are the perfect motivational reads for this occasion. The first book is Victory Favors the Fearless: How to Defeat the 7 Fears That Hold You Back. Why this book? What does a book about a [...]

A New Book for the New Year

As we begin a new year, it’s a time to reevaluate your goals and dreams. What do you want to achieve in the year ahead? What type of person do you want to become? Where do you envision yourself one year from now? It’s important to take time to thoughtfully consider these questions because the [...]

Motivational Books for 2025

  “The only things that are going to change you from where you are today and where you are going to be five years from now are the people you meet and the books you read.” – Lou Holtz, 2-Time National Coach of the Year   As the new year begins, it’s important to remember [...]

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